Statements regarding sound waves

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Which one of the following statements regarding sound waves is FALSE?

A) Sound intensity level is measured in decibels.
B) Sound intensity is measured in Watts/m^2.
C) The speed of sound in air is proportional to the square root ofthe air temperature.
D) The limits of human hearing are 20 Hz to 20 MHz.
E) Sound waves moving in a solid move faster than sound in agas.

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